The police have released the latest crime figures for Honiton.

There were 45 crimes reported in Honiton in December 2021.

There were thirteen cases of anti-social behaviour and seven cases of criminal damage and arson.

Honiton experienced eleven violent and sexual offences.

In addition, there were three public order offences, three vehicle crimes and two drug offences.

Two cases of shoplifting were reported as well as two other thefts, and one burglary.

There was one additional crime that did not fit into the above categories.

The total number of crimes committed in December 2021 is down from a peak in May 2021, when 82 offences were recorded.

1. 7 per cent of these crimes remain under active investigation.